21 Aug
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Ausenco
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Calgary
We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering cutting-edge, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
The Environmental
Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and implementation of the Project Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) during construction and early works activities. The role provides environmental leadership across project execution, ensuring that environmental commitments, permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives are effectively integrated into construction planning, contractor management, and field activities. Reporting as part of the Project execution team, the Environmental Manager oversees environmental management systems, monitoring programs, contractor compliance, environmental risk management, and incident response activities.
This is a site-based role and acts as the primary environmental interface between the Project team, contractors, regulators, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders, while supporting alignment between engineering, construction, permitting, and operational readiness activities. Lead implementation of the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) and associated environmental management plans during construction activities.
Ensure
Project compliance with environmental permits, approval conditions, regulatory commitments, IFC Performance Standards and applicable environmental legislation. Provide environmental leadership and direction to Sustainability / Environmental coordinators and technicians, contractors, and subcontractors. Oversee contractor environmental performance, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance tracking.
Coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting programs, including water quality, erosion and sediment control, wildlife management, waste management,
and reclamation activities. Support integration of environmental requirements into engineering design changes, construction planning, work packages, and field execution activities. Identify and manage environmental risks associated with construction activities and support implementation of mitigation measures.
Lead environmental incident response, investigation, reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. Participate in contractor prequalification reviews, technical bid evaluations, and environmental performance assessments. Oversee environmental performance tracking systems and sustainability dashboards, including development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to compliance, monitoring, incidents, inspections, corrective actions, and sustainability objectives.
Prepare environmental compliance reports, performance summaries, and regulatory reporting documentation. Coordinate with regulators, clients, and stakeholders regarding environmental compliance and Project activities. Support development and continuous improvement of environmental procedures, management systems, and field controls.
Promote environmental awareness and compliance culture across the Project workforce. Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Biology, or a related discipline. ~ EP, CPESC) considered an asset. ~10+ years of environmental management experience supporting mining, construction, or major infrastructure projects. ~ Demonstrated experience implementing environmental management plans during construction and/or EPCM project execution. ~ Strong understanding of environmental permitting, compliance management, environmental monitoring,
and regulatory reporting requirements. ~ Experience managing environmental teams, contractors, and multidisciplinary project interfaces in complex field environments. ~ Working knowledge of erosion and sediment control, water management, mine waste management, reclamation, and environmental inspection programs. ~ Experience supporting environmental audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections. ~ Ability to work effectively in fast-paced site-based environments and support field-based operational decision-making. ~ Willingness to work on a rotation schedule. Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place.
We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Due to the organizational impact and level of responsibility associated with this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive background check as part of our standard hiring process for senior level and/or safety-sensitive roles.
📌 Environmental Manager - (Sustainability) (Calgary)
🏢 Ausenco
📍 Calgary